on the banks of the river clyde, adjacent to the golden jubilee national hospital, this modern conference hotel is 9. some also feature river views, while suites add lounge areas. 4 miles from glasgow city centre. there's also a fitness centre with a gym, a sauna, a steam room and an indoor pool. the simply furnished rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. upgraded suites provide designer coffeemakers and additional shower rooms. the hotel also features 14 meeting rooms. room service is available 24/7. dining options include a scottish restaurant, and a casual lounge/bar offering afternoon tea and a terrace. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 5
Glasgow Necropolis (25 min) Victorian-era cemetery containing the graves & mausoleums of prominent Glaswegians of the day. Glasgow Science Centre (24 min) Science & technology museum offering interactive exhibits, plus a planetarium, IMAX theatre & cafes. The Willow Tea Rooms (25 min) Quaint tea rooms in a 1915 department store with Charles Rennie Mackintosh style interior design. Kelvingrove Park (25 min) One of Glasgow's oldest public parks sees walkers, cyclists and runners using the extensive grounds. Riverside Museum (20 min) Hyper-modern museum with collections of historic vehicles and state-of-the-art interactive displays. Hunterian Art Gallery (25 min) Over a million items from meteorites to mummies in eclectic art and artifact collections. People's Palace (30 min) Exhibits describing Glasgow industrial past and the local vernacular with an onsite glasshouse cafe. The Lighthouse (28 min) Landmark Rennie Mackintosh-designed exhibition space dedicated to architecture, design and the city. The Burrell Collection (31 min) Custom-built all-inclusive collection comprising ceramics, tapestries, glass and decorative arts. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum (21 min) Impressive sights of diverse Scottish and international art with museum and interactive displays. George Square (27 min) Civic square named for King George III and laid out in 1781 filled with statues of famous Scots. Gallery of Modern Art (29 min) Eye-catching mansion with permanent collection, temporary exhibitions and artists' talks. Glasgow Botanic Gardens (21 min) Acclaimed 27-acre park for plants, working vegetable plot and Victorian cast-iron glasshouse The Glasgow School of Art (23 min) University-level art school offering design and architecture courses within a Mackintosh building. Glasgow Cathedral (23 min) Church of Scotland place of worship, consecrated in 1197, with post-war stained glass windows. |